Pakistan: Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market 2025

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani cigarettes containing tobacco market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 1.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Cigarettes containing tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Production in Pakistan

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Cigarettes containing tobacco production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Exports

Exports from Pakistan

Cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Pakistan soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 42% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 957%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,843%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +116.9%).

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Pakistan, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain totaled +114.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cigarettes containing tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -13.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of cigarettes containing tobacco increased by 49% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 88%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main cigarettes containing tobacco supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -14.1%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cigarettes containing tobacco to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -14.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cigarettes containing tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -15.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 100%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +292.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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